Reducing Risk - Can I sign a death certificate if I’m not sure of the cause of death?
The Medical Protection New Zealand podcastShow Notes
Dr Garry Clearwater is the Chief Medical Advisor to the Coroner. He is also an ED Consultant, Cremation Referee and previous GP.
Garry demystifies how to fill in death certificates, including what to do when we aren’t certain of the cause of death.
We also discuss the recent change in the Burial and Cremation Act where we may not need to view the body after death.
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